What’s Cooking in Nova Scotia this February?
Baby it’s cold outside – but we’ve got lots of delicious ways to warm up your winter! Here’s what’s cooking in Nova Scotia for Valentine’s Weekend and the month of February:
Morris East Valentine’s Celebrations: February
Pizza, Wine and cocktails. Morris East is offering Dine Around and Valentine’s Day menus as well as a Red Hot Valentine take-out offer. Menu choices include: The Lumberjack pizza, Harvest Vegetable Pizza, Saffron Seafood Zuppa, Chocolate S’more Cheesecake. Price Points: $29, $45, $50. Reservations: 902.444.7671 (Bedford), 902.444.7687 (Halifax)
White Point Beach Resort: February Specials & Events
“Roses are red, violets are blue, February is filled with a bouquet of possibilities—which one suits you?” White Point Beach staff may not be the best poets around, but they can assure you that they more than make up for it with warm welcomes, crackling fires, and the pounding symphony of ocean surf outside your cottage. February Specials/Events: Beach Romance Package for Two, Beach-side B&B Package. Lovin’ Lobster and On the Rocks.
Planters Ridge Wine Seminar & Valentine’s: Feb 6 & 13
For the Love of Chardonnay wine seminar at Planters Ridge: Learn about the history, flavour profile and everything there is to know about the grape and the wine. Led by sommelier Amy Savoury. Price: $35 Date: February 6.
Valentine’s Dinner, February 13: Enjoy a wine and barrel cellar tour with a 3-course meal paired with selected wines. Price: $75+tax per person. Reservations: 1-902-542-2711 or info@plantersridge.ca. Valentine’s Snow Shoe: Family Friendly February 14 at 1:00 p.m. Free of charge (bring your own, or rent snowshoes).
Valentine’s at Lane’s Privateer Inn: Feb 13
Lane’s is offering a Prix Fixe Menu for your Valentine’s dinner. Menu choices include: Roasted Asparagus & Goat Cheese Tart, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Ice Wine Creme Brulee. Entertainment: Ariana Nasr sings Piaf ($20). Prix fixe menu: $45/person+HST & Grat. Overnight package includes prix fixe dinner, accommodation, concert, & Taste of Nova Scotia breakfast: $250/ couple
Valentine’s Day Dinner at Luckett Vineyards: Feb 13
Following boards & welcome wine in the Luckett Vineyards tasting bar – you’ll enjoy this fabulous three course wine paired dinner to celebrate Valentine’s Day. Date: Feb 13. Menu: Wild Mushroom Risotto, Slow-roasted Atlantic Beef Tenderloin, White Chocolate and Orange Zest Mousse Reservations: geena@luckettvineyards.com or 902.542.2600
Valentine’s Day at Le Caveau: Feb 13 & 14
Join Le Caveau for a special Valentine’s Day Dinner. Menu choices include: Seared Nova Scotia Sea Scallops, Sustainable Blue Salmon, Buttermilk Fried Martock Glen Partridge, Profiteroles, Macaroon Gateaux. Date: February 13 & 14. Price: $60 per person for 3 course menu (+ HST & Grat). Reservations: lecaveau@grandprewines.ns.ca or 902-542-7177.
Valentine’s Day at Flying Apron: Feb 13 & 14
Valentine’s Dinner (Feb 13) or Valentine’s Brunch (Feb 14) – How will you spend the day of love? Menu choices include: Spaghetti Noir, Roasted Cornish Game Hen, Beef Tenderloin Wellington. Dinner Cost: $42/person + HST & Grat. Brunch Cost: $30 (adult) or $15 (youth) +HST. Reservations: 902-633-2300 or info@flyingaproncookery.ca
Family Day at Sugar Moon Farm: Feb 15
Learn about maple syrup, eat delicious pancakes, try some sugar-on-snow and celebrate winter outside on the trails. Enjoy all-day maple brunch in the log restaurant featuring buttermilk pancakes and maple syrup. Menu Choices: Pancakes, local sausages, organic coffee + hot chocolate + 100% pure whipped cream. Maple Magic package: Adults $35. Children 12 + under $17.50. 2-5 yrs $13. (tax & Grat incl). More info: 1-866-816-2753 or info@sugarmoon.ca.
Flying Apron Cooking Class: Feb 17
Falling for French Foods (Take 2): Warm up your kitchen with these French favorites. This is a perfect class to take with someone you love. Hands-on. Make: French Onion Soup, Roasted Chicken stuffed with Spinach & Goat Cheese, Ratatouille, Alsatian Apple Tart. Cost: $75/person+HST. Reservations: 902-633-2300 or info@flyingaproncookery.ca
Beer Bus – Feb 20
Like Craft Beer? Want to learn more about it? Our BEER BUS will take you around Halifax to taste and learn all about Halifax’s exploding craft beer scene. Stops: The Gahan House, Garrison Brewery, Propeller Brewing Co., Good Robot Brewing Co., The Stubborn Goat. Price: $59/person+tax When: Saturdays February 20, March 19, April 2,16,30. Every Saturday May-Oct. Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Cooking with the Kilted Chef: Feb 20
A fun and educational cooking weekend with the Kilted Chef starts at 10:00 a.m. at Lane’s Privateer Inn. Lobster, free range chickens, lamb, greens, root vegetables, smoked salmon and solomon gundy are just a few ingredients you would be working with. Reservations: 1 – 800 – 794 – 3332 or info@lanesprivateerinn.com
Maple Brunch: Feb 20 (all spring)
Maple lovers – here’s the perfect weekend brunch! Again this spring, Acadian Maple will be hosting a Maple Brunch every weekend starting February 20 until April 17. Bring your friends and family to enjoy a warm maple brunch on a cold Nova Scotia morning. Menu: Cavicchi’s maple sausages, maple smoked bacon, maple baked beans, scrambled eggs, pancakes, toast, pure Maple Syrup, Blueberry Syrup and coffee/tea.
Flying Apron Cooking Class: Feb 20
A great soup warms your hands and your heart. Chef Velden will show you how to make 3 sure-to-please soups and amazing cheddar cheese biscuits. Demo class. Make: Spicy Lentil and Sausage Soup, Creamy Squash Soup, Potato and Bacon Soup, Cheddar Cheese Biscuits. Cost: $35/person+HST. Reservations: 902-633-2300 or info@flyingaproncookery.ca
Flying Apron Cooking Class: Feb 24
This demo class includes three delicious new ways to enjoy local winter vegetables. Demo class. Make: Vegetable & Barley Soup, Three Cheese Vegetable Casserole, Chocolate Beet Cake. Cost: $35/person+HST. Reservations: 902-633-2300 or info@flyingaproncookery.c
Savour Food & Wine Festival: February/March
A series of unique culinary events, the Savour Food & Wine Festival is designed to celebrate our cultural interest and passion for great food, wine and beverages. The festival is celebrated throughout the winter months showcasing some of Nova Scotia’s great restaurants, mixologists, breweries, wineries and other beverage merchants. Events: Dine Around, Imbibe, Rare & Fine Wine, Craft Beer Cottage Party and Savour Food & Wine Show.
Nova Scotia Icewine Festival: Feb 27 & 28 and Mar 5 & 6
The Nova Scotia Icewine Festival is an incredible way to spend an afternoon (or a weekend) tasting, touring and experiencing Nova Scotia Wine Country in the winter. Wine tasting events, snowshoe hikes, Valley Winter Ghost Walks, Friday night dinners at Le Caveau Restaurant, racelette, hot cider from Bulwark and the annual traditional pig roast. Price: $30 (incl. HST). Dates: February 27 & 28 and March 5 & 6, 2016, 12:00p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Domaine de Grande
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Beer Bus
Like Craft Beer? Want to learn more about it? Our BEER BUS will take you around Halifax to taste and learn all about Halifax’s exploding craft beer scene. STOPS: The Gahan House, Garrison Brewery, Propeller Brewering Co., Good Robot Brewing Co., The Stubborn Goat. Price: $59/person+tax When: Saturdays February 20, March 19, April 2,16,30. Every Saturday May-Oct. Time: 3pm-6pm
February 27 & 28 and March 5 & 6
Nova Scotia Icewine Festival is an annual event highlighting local wine, Icewine and cuisine – this festival features wines from across Nova Scotia, paired with thoughtful edibles from local chefs. Stay in Wolfville for the weekend, with this accommodation package from Planters Ridge.
March 10
The Savour Food & Wine Show – a delicious food & wine event – over 70 restaurants, wine and beverage merchants create delectable samples allowing you to taste the night away. Tickets: $85 or $99+ HST. Location:World Trade and Convention Centre, Halifax, NS.
March 18 to 24
Support local businesses, FEED NOVA SCOTIA and eat amazing burgers during The Coast’s Burger Week. There’s even a Burger Bus!
Easter Egg Hunt Wine Tour – March 26
Join this fun-filled wine tour to celebrate Easter, chocolate and our fantastic Nova Scotia wines! The tour, led by Uncork Nova Scotia, visits Planters Ridge Winery, Grand Pre Wines and Gaspereau Vineyards. At each winery you’ll take part in a traditional Easter Egg Hunt and whoever finds the most chocolate eggs will win a bottle of wine! Price: $87/person +HST. Time: 1:00p.m to 6:00 p.m.